GOOGLE NEXUS 5 Posts on XDA

You may recall that we've seen quite a few Android 4.4.3 test builds pop up recently. But now, at least according to US third-place carrier Sprint, it will finally begin rolling out some time today--at least for the Google Nexus 5.
The update was first spotted by XDA Forum Member GiantJay, who noticed a new build on...

When the Moto X was first announced, many were skeptical about the supposedly flagship device with less than flagship specifications. Then as time went on, it gradually became clear that the Moto X wasn't exactly about raw hardware specs. Rather, the device's innovative features were its selling points.
We've already seen various Active Display-like implementations for other...

Hot off the heels of selling money pit Motorola to Lenovo, could Google be eyeing the new Moto-novo as the next Nexus phone manufacturer? According to sources over at IB Times Australia, this is highly likely. Ignoring the obvious irony in selecting the now third party Motorola as a Nexus device manufacturer, this alleged partnership could make quite...

Being able to say "OK Google" from the comfort of your home screen was introduced alongside the Nexus 5's Google Experience Launcher a few months ago. It allows users to control their devices with just their voice, as saying "OK Google” launches the voice command detection mode. With the newest update of Google Search, "OK Google"...

It goes without saying that the Google Nexus 5 is one popular device here on at XDA. And given the specs and price point, there's little reason to doubt why. It's got some top notch internals, a good build quality, and it is very welcoming to open-source and community development. What the Nexus 5 isn't exempt from,...

CyanogenMod 11.0 M2 is coming to over 65 devices! That and much more news is covered by Jordan, as he reviews all the important stories from this weekend. Included in this week's news is KitKat-based OmniRom for the LG Optimus Black and an article talking about how you can improve the quality of your Nexus...

The Google Nexus 5 is an undoubtedly great device. That said, its camera's image quality leaves much to be desired. Google tried to improve the camera by applying some patches in Android 4.4.1, but the camera can still be improved further.
A few weeks ago, we talked about a camera mod for the LG G2 created by XDA Recognized...

The end of 2013 is here, and it has been an exciting year in the mobile device world. XDA Developer TV Producer Jordan combed through all the headlines, hardware releases, and device developments that happened this year and identified the Top Five Technology Trends for 2013.
Everything from expanded mobile OS offerings to great independant mobile...

Ever wonder how despite its less than jaw dropping specifications, the Moto X still manages to score quite well in many benchmarks? Unlike some of the other major OEMs out there, Motorola doesn't rely on benchmark-specific application detection and questionable "optimizations." Rather, they actually employ genuine speed tweaks, in the form of optimized Bionic and...

As you're making your way down the list of things to try with your newly acquired tech toys, one thing you'll undoubtedly get around to is flashing a custom ROM. Those looking for aftermarket firmware now have one more Android 4.4.2-based option, as the AOKP team has just finished incorporating Google's latest and greatest into...

Once again, all of us here at XDA would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season! Undoubtedly, many of our happy readers are waking up to some extra Holiday cheer in the form of shiny new tech acquisitions. Luckily, XDA is here and has your back in helping you make the most of your...

There are moments in our Android lives when we can't decide which ROM to choose. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages like bugs, features, and so on. If you have only one device, you can swap around ROMs in the recovery. Unfortunately, that's not a perfect solution, as it's time consuming and wipes...

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